Epic Projection Mapped Immersive Sculpture Original

Although California-based artist Gabriel Schama has spent years pushing the boundaries of his chosen medium - intricately layered, laser-cut plywood sculpture - his collaboration with Limelight, a collective of Hungarian artists who are veterans in the field of 3D projection mapping, reveals a whole new realm of possibilities for both artforms.

More experienced with projecting their work across whole buildings, Limelight was invigorated by the challenge of scaling down to match the intricate detailing of Schama’s work. It takes a bit of painstaking calibration to get right, but once Limelight’s animated sequences of light and color are perfectly aligned with the contours of Schama’s sculptures the resulting effect is both mesmerizing and surreal.

For now you’ll have to try to appreciate their efforts through a screen, but both halves of this creative endeavor are looking forward to the day when this alchemical mashup of technology and art can be brought out into a world that’s a bit friendlier to festivals and social gatherings.